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Around 300 DeepMind employees in London are reportedly seeking to unionize with the Communication Workers Union (CWU), signaling growing unease over the ethical considerations surrounding AI development. A Financial Times report suggests this move is largely fueled by discontent with Google’s revised stance on using AI for weapons and surveillance technologies, reversing a prior commitment. This unionization effort underscores the broader industry dialogue concerning the responsible innovation and application of artificial intelligence, particularly addressing concerns about its potential for misuse and harmful applications.